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The reaction of toluene with Cl2 in presence of FeCl3 gives predominantly:

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a

m-chlorotoluene

b

benzoyl chloride

c

benzyl chloride

d

o-and p-chlorotoluene

answer is C.

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Toluene undergoes electrophilic substitution reaction in ortho and para positions, since the methyl group attached to benzene, being ring activator, is ortho and para directing group.

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